For the racing component, athletes will ride an unfamiliar horse they were given to through a random draw 20 minutes before and will have to complete a show jump course. The swimming competition is a ...

PARIS, France — Coming from Greek meaning "contest of five events," the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat obscure ...

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Fencing is split into two rounds. The first is a round to establish rankings for the competitors. Each athlete competes against each other in a bout that lasts one minute or until the first hit. The ...

The modern pentathlon, the Olympic event that seeks to crown the most “complete” athlete, is about to get started at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Fencing is split into two rounds. The first is a round ...

The modern pentathlon, the Olympic event that seeks to crown the most “complete” athlete, is about to get started at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Here is a breakdown of what to expect as the modern ...

What sports are in the modern pentathlon? The modern pentathlon comprises of four events that combine five sports: racing, swimming, running and shooting. Fencing is split into two rounds. The first ...